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Neeser Family History

Neeser Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name for someone from either of two places in North Rhine-Westphalia: Neesen or Niesen.

Swiss German: metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Agnes.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neeser family from?

You can see how Neeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neeser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Neeser families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeser's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Neeser families in 1911.
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What did your Neeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neeser. 34% of Neeser men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Neeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 518 immigration records available for the last name Neeser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 466 military records available for the last name Neeser. For the veterans among your Neeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Neeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neeser in 1961 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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